Published by Andersen, part of Andersen
Illustrated by Quentin Blake
Format: Paperback
£5.99
Author:
John Yeoman
Format: Paperback
EAN: 9781849392013
£5.99
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EAN: 9781849392013
Published: 30 Sep 2010
The grumpy miller is having mouse trouble, so he buys himself a large tabby cat. Fortunately for the mice, the cat is too unfit to catch even a single mouse. But when the miller loses his temper and threatens to drown the poor tabby, the mice decide they must intervene, as they have grown surprisingly fond of him . . .
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This is a clever tale that uses very accessible language. There is so much detail in (Quentin Blake's) illustrations that each time you look at them you notice something new.
- The Bookbag
Combining the writing talent of John Yeoman and the wonderful illustrations of Quentin Blake is inspired! This book should be in every home and school library.
- Parents In Touch
Blake's wonderful illustrations mean that children would want to return to this book again and again. A lovely story.
- EYE
The nocturnal shenanigans make this an especially appealing bedtime read-aloud, and the lengthier narrative will tempt and challenge adventurous beginning readers.
- Booklist, USA
John Yeoman is Quentin Blake's friend and colleague, and has written many amusing stories for him to illustrate.
Born in 1932, Quentin Blake has been drawing ever since he can remember and has always made his living as an illustrator. He has also taught, and for ten years was Head of the Illustration department at the Royal College of Art. Quentin Blake is Britain's leading illustrator, and was chosen as the first Children's Laureate in 1999. He was made a CBE in 2005.
